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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,183.66, 31,998.03 and 13,112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,183.66, 31,998.03 and 13,112.12 is: 18,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,183.66 : 31,998.03 = 13,112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,183.66/31,998.03 = 13,112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,183.66x = 31,998.03 × 13,112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,183.66x = 419,562,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,562,009.12/23,183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.32

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